San Rafael police arrest alleged gang member with loaded gun

An alleged gang member was arrested in San Rafael after police found a loaded gun in his waistband.

Raul Anthony Caballero, 20, of San Rafael was booked on suspicion of carrying a loaded gun in public, gang participation, possession of marijuana for sale and other allegations. His bail was set at $25,000.

The incident occurred at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, when police received a reported of suspected gang members loitering behind Belli Deli at 1304 Second St. Police saw Caballero, a known gang member, drinking a beer and approached him, according to San Rafael police Sgt. Scott Eberle.

Caballero immediately tried to leave and threw his beer to the ground. Police searched him and found a loaded .22-caliber handgun in his possession as well as evidence of potential marijuana sales.

Police traced the gun to a Santa Rosa man who said he sold the gun to an unknown man more than six years ago, according to Eberle. Police said the sale was illegal and the investigation is continuing.